Anabaptists






Anabaptism is a radical Christian renewal movement that emerged in Europe during the sixteenth-century Reformation. Whilst Anabaptism was a grass roots movement with diverse expressions in its early development, its enduring legacy usually has included the following:

  • baptism upon profession of faith
  • a view of Christian community in which membership is voluntary and members are accountable to the Scriptures and to each other
  • a commitment to the way of peace and other teachings of Jesus as a rule for life
  • separation of Christian community and Civil Powers
  • worshipping congregations which create authentic community and reach out through vision and service

The Mennonites are perhaps the most well-known representatives of Anabaptism today. The Mennonite Central Committee is a relief, service, and peace agency of the North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches. MCC reflects the biblical call to care for the hungry and thirsty, the stranger, the sick and those in prison. Herald Press of the Mennonite Publishing House is a major publisher of Anabaptist books.



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